2019 Easter Sunday 5km Run & 1km Fun Run
Our 5K and 1K runs are another part of our Easter Sunday Funday festivities.
Runners/walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to come out and join us.
These lap races are on circuits through the town centre. Everyone will be receiving a medal, and all children will receive an Easter goodie bag. We will be taking entries on the day of until the race is full. You can enter online until the pre entry limit is reached. There will be some places available on the day for both the 5K and the 1K fun run.
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• 5K runners register at the Fakenham Community Centre, Oak St. NR21 9DY. Go to the registration desk to collect your number and timing chip.
• 1K Fun runners sign up by 11.15. Registration opens at 9.30 in the market place.
• The 5K race sign in desk opens at 8.45 and closes at 10.10.am. There will be a briefing for all 5K runners at 10.20pm at the start line.
• Entry on the day for the 5K will be at the Community Centre. Entry for the Fun Run will be in the market place. There is a maximum limit on the number of runners in each race so we may have to close on-the-day entry.
5K Entry Fees
Adult Affiliated £8.00
Adult Unaffiliated £10.00
Adult On Day Affiliated £10.00
Adult On Day Unaffiliated £12.00
1K Entry Fees
Adult Fun Run £2.00
Adult Fun Run on day £3.00
Child Fun Run £2.00
Child Fun Run on day £3.00Entry Fees
Please note that parents must be responsible for children.
When you enter, you’ll get:
• Safe closed roads
• Computerised Chip timing to give you your own personal time (5K only)
• Personal liability insurance
• Medal
• Stewarding and first aid cover
• Water
• Being part of the event
• Children entering the 1K Fun Run will also receive a branded Active Fakenham drawstring bag with an Easter egg, medal and more
Rules, Terms & Conditions
I agree to be photographed/videoed during the event.
Active Fakenham will only use these images for promotional purposes such as promoting Active Fakenham activities on our website, social media, display boards, and local media, and in applications or reports to funding bodies. We will not include any of your personal details when using these images without your specific permission. We will store all images in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. These images will not be used for any purpose that may be viewed as negative in tone or that may cause offence, embarrassment or distress. You will be able to view the images and change these permissions within a reasonable period by e-mailing.
Timing: Each runner for the 5k will be fitted with a timing chip by Total Race Timing and individual times will be loaded to our website, their website and https://www.runbritain.com/.
Minimum age for 5K Run is 11 years old.
The races are run under UKA Rules and by signing up you are agreeing to race under these conditions.
Registration is at the Fakenham Community Centre Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR
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These websites provide information about parking in Fakenham.
Please note that there will be limited or no access to some car parks as some roads will be closed.
Please note that there will be limited or no access to some car parks as some roads will be closed.
Staying overnight?
Why not make a weekend of it?
Information about places to stay in Fakenham can be gathered by contacting the Fakenham Info Hub.
You can also contact tourist information at:
Information about places to stay in Fakenham can be gathered by contacting the Fakenham Info Hub.
You can also contact tourist information at:
15-16 Market Place, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9BG
Tel: 01328 855172
Contact: Lisa Mallett
Email lisa@fakenham.info
Insurance: The event has £10 million liability insurance. This does not cover damage to your personal property; you are advised to have your own insurance for this and to keep it safe.
What happens if I get an injury? We have taken every step to ensure that the ride is as safe as possible. You are responsible for your personal safety on the public road. We will have MED-PTS
at the community centre.
Parking is available nearby, some of which is free. Highfield Road car park now has a height restriction on entry.
Changing and storage facilities: There are limited changing and storage facilities in the community centre. Bags and other belongings can be left at your own risk in the hall, but we cannot take responsibility for them.
Please be polite to the marshals and other helpers who are volunteering and giving up their time to make this event a success.
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